High-Level Meeting in Rome Addresses European Challenges
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini convened for an hour-long meeting at the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT) in Rome on October 28, 2025. The discussions covered a range of international issues, with particular emphasis on peace, the European Green Deal, and the overall direction of the European Union.
Shared Criticisms of EU Policies and Green Deal
According to reports from Salvini's staff, the meeting provided an opportunity to assess the international situation, focusing on infrastructure and geopolitical balances. Key topics included a 'harsh criticism of the Green Deal and the suicidal policies of the European Union,' as well as 'maximum agreement on combating illegal immigration.' Both leaders have consistently expressed skepticism regarding certain EU environmental policies and have advocated for stricter controls on migration.
Strengthening a Right-Wing European Alliance
This latest encounter underscores the ongoing political alignment between Orbán and Salvini, who have frequently met to discuss common strategies for the European right. Their collaboration extends to efforts to reshape the European political landscape, including the formation of a new right-wing parliamentary group, Patriots for Europe. Salvini's Lega party joined this new group earlier in the year, and Orbán's Fidesz party is a leading force within it.
Previous engagements highlight their close ties. In September 2024, Salvini visited Orbán in Budapest, where discussions also touched upon migration and the nascent Patriots for Europe group. Just weeks later, in October 2024, Orbán was a guest of honor at a League rally in Pontida, Italy, where he praised Salvini as a 'hero' for his efforts in border defense and emphasized the ideological unity between Italy and Hungary in defending national sovereignty against 'Brussels bureaucrats' and 'global financial powers.'
Future Outlook for European Right-Wing Politics
The consistent dialogue between Orbán and Salvini signals their continued commitment to a shared vision for Europe, characterized by national sovereignty, traditional values, and a critical stance towards current EU governance. Their meetings aim to consolidate a powerful right-wing bloc within the European Parliament, challenging established political norms and advocating for significant changes in areas such as immigration, economic policy, and environmental regulations.
5 Comments
Fuerza
While criticism of the EU's bureaucratic processes can be justified, the union has also provided decades of peace and economic stability. Dismantling it without a clear, superior alternative seems risky.
Manolo Noriega
It's about time someone challenged the EU's suicidal policies. Patriots for Europe!
Fuerza
Finally, some leaders with common sense! The Green Deal is destroying our economies.
Ongania
The call for stricter immigration controls resonates with some, yet it often overlooks the humanitarian aspects and the potential benefits of integration. A comprehensive and fair policy is complex.
Manolo Noriega
More nationalist rhetoric undermining the very foundation of the EU. Disappointing.